Workplace Injuries

Almost every industry poses a danger to workers. But some can be more dangerous, and the construction industry is one of them. Many employers in this industry try their best to protect their employees. However, some don't. And at times, an accident may occur despite...

When you get injured on the job, you expect to be covered by workers’ compensation. This is available to workers who are injured in their line of employment so that they can receive at least a portion of their wages. This allows them to make ends meet when they can't...

Often, we take the most important parts of our body for granted, and the feet are no exception. Our feet carry us around all day and are pivotal in many of the tasks we do, both at home and in the workplace.  Every year, nearly 100 thousand workers are required to...

Many jobs involve doing the same thing day after day. While mental repetition can leave you feeling bored and unstimulated, physical repetition can do actual bodily harm. As humans, we are not evolved to do the same limited range of actions repeatedly. No respectable...

The injuries that workers suffer on the job in Pennsylvania can quickly become expensive. Workers may require emergency medical care after hitting their heads or breaking a bone at work. If the injury is significant, they may need to take a leave of absence. Having...

Scaffolding is extremely dangerous to work on because it puts you at a great height. If you are on it and fall, you could be badly injured. If items fall from the scaffolding, then people below you could be injured, too. There are some excellent tips that can help...

You complete various tasks in your job but sometimes you have to lift heavy goods. If you’re doing this on a regular basis, then you really need to think about protecting your body. Lifting heavy items can result in nasty injuries, especially to the neck, back and...

With the record-breaking heat waves we’ve had in recent summers, those who work outdoors are more likely to suffer from heat-related illnesses like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Construction workers, who do highly physical labor under the hot sun, are in particular...

Power tools and workplace machinery help protect workers' bodies. They reduce the amount of bodily damage that results from the physical labor that an individual has to perform. Power tools and machinery can make quick work of otherwise labor-intensive tasks. Using a...

Every year, around 125,000 cases of crushing or “caught-between” injuries are reported by workers around the United States. These people may have been crushed between objects, like walls and trucks, or become entangled in machinery. These hazards are known as “pinch...